Pedra do Sal is a historical and religious site that holds a special place in the hearts of cariocas. It literally mean Rock of Salt and is the birthplace of Samba. The slogan of the place is “Aqui se respeita o samba” which translates as “Here we respect samba music”. Every Monday night the area comes alive with the Samba da roda, a huge street party dedicated to Samba. Here you can enjoy live Samba music and dance in a casual but lively atmosphere. There is no admission fee but it gets extremely crowded so find yourself a nook and dance the evening away. Both the people and place are very tourist friendly and the party goes on till the wee hours of the morning. There are booths set up all around for drinks and snacks.

• The event may be cancelled in case of heavy rains.
• As in most crowded place be careful with your belongings.
• Wear comfortable shoes, as seating may be hard to come by.
• Do not loiter in the alleyways or isolated places.
• The best way to get here is by taxi in order to avoid walking through unsafe areas.

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